Campground

Clear Lake (Tx)

Lavon Lake · PRINCETON · Texas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Clear Lake (Tx) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Lavon Lake

Weekend availability at Clear Lake (Tx)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 10:36 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    6/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    14/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    3/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    10/19 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    12/19 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Clear Lake (Tx)?

as of September 20

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Clear Lake (Tx) around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
24
Electric sites
24
Water hookups
23
Sewer hookups
23
Group Standard ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provides a quiet space for anglers, bird watchers and photographers. The park is just northeast of Dallas, Texas, and just east of the Southfork Ranch, where the hit TV series, "Dallas," was filmed.Recreation Visitors of all ages enjoy outdoor opportunities like fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Anglers often find channel catfish, crappie, striped bass and hybrid bass. Facilities The Clear Lake Campground offers 23 sites with water, sewer and electric hookups. Hot showers, a boat ramp and fishing dock are also available. The group campground fits 200 people and has toilets reserved solely for group campers. The picnic shelter at the group site comes with electric and water hookups, four cookers, and a campfire ring. There's also a large playing field for sports.Natural Features Grassy flat fields and leafy shade trees cover the campground. The Lavon Lake spans 21,400 acres and stems from the East Fork of the Trinity River. Nearby Attractions The town of Wylie is home to a wildlife rescue and education center. Visitors can see lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats and more.

Getting there

While traveling on US Highway 380 in Princeton, TX, take South 2nd Street (County Road 982) South. County Road 982 changes into County Road 735. At the 4 way stop sign (just past the Lavon Lake Camp and Conference Center), take a right on County Road 436. Watch for Clear Lake signs. Take County Road 436 and follow into Clear Lake Park.

Elevation
493 ft
Contact
972-442-3014

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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